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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2025 F1 Power Rankings: Belgian Grand Prix Update
We've reached the midpoint of the 2025 Formula 1 season and this week's F1 power rankings are full of fast risers and big fallers. It was a chaotic and messy British Grand Prix, with surprises galore and big names that are licking their wounds after a bad weekend. Here are the 2025 F1 Power Rankings heading into the Belgian Grand Prix in two weeks. 1. Lando Norris | McLaren lando norris F1 power rankings british grand prix Lando Norris bolted to a big win at his home Grand Prix by winning at Silverstone for the first time and securing his second consecutive victory. He began in third position and showcased his racing skills, navigating the changing weather conditions with precision, making strategic pit stops and maintaining a high pace. Norris acknowledged that the race was stressful, despite his admission that he was not at his absolute best. He received his biggest bit of luck when Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty was imposed. Add in Max Verstappen's spin, and things were just going the young Brit's way. Lando Norris made considerable inroads in the race to the driver's championship, reducing Piastri's championship lead substantially. Advertisement 2. Oscar Piastri | McLaren oscar piastri f1 power rankings Oscar Piastri had a good day and a very bad day at Silverstone, fighting with Lando Norris for first place and passing Max Verstappen to maintain his position at the front during two Safety Car periods. The Safety Car period ended his day when he received a controversial 10-second penalty for his erratic driving behavior, which included a sudden brake at the restart. The penalty resulted in a missed victory opportunity, leaving the Australian driver befuddled. His second-place finish maintained his championship lead, but teammate Lando Norris is fast on his heels. 3. Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari Lewis Hamilton Ferrari F1 Lewis Hamilton finished in a respectable P4, narrowly missing out on a podium finish at his home race. He described the British Grand Prix as a challenging race, admitting that his Ferrari was tough to drive in the mixed conditions, particularly struggling with understeer and tire degradation in low-speed corners. Despite an imperfect run, his performance was a good outcome compared to his teammate Charles Leclerc's struggles, as Hamilton outqualified and outraced him. He was in contention for third, chasing Nico Hulkenberg in the closing stages, but a slightly early pit stop for slicks likely cost him the podium. Advertisement 4. Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber nico hulkenberg f1 sauber Nico Hulkenberg was undoubtedly one of the stars of the British Grand Prix, securing his maiden F1 podium in his 239th career start from an incredible 19th on the grid. His deep experience was on display in the treacherous wet-dry conditions, as he made perfect strategy calls, including a well-timed switch to fresh intermediates and later to slicks. His flawless pace and lack of errors allowed him to climb through the field, and he put up a gritty defense against Lewis Hamilton to cement his third-place finish. This momentous finish for Sauber and Hulkenberg was widely celebrated in the paddock, with many peers acknowledging his long-awaited shower of champagne on the podium. 5. Max Verstappen | Red Bull max verstappen red bull f1 Max Verstappen had a tough race at Silverstone, finishing fifth despite starting on pole position. His Red Bull, set up with a low-downforce wing for dry conditions, became undrivable in the wet, leading to him visibly fighting the car throughout. A rare and significant spin after the second Safety Car restart caused him to drop from second to tenth place. Although his recovery to P5 was described as a miracle given the car's struggles and Red Bull's rapid tire degradation, his Sunday performance was a painful contrast to his brilliant qualifying. He continues to drop further behind in the race for another world championship. Advertisement 6. Pierre Gasly | Alpine pierre gasly alpine f1 power rankings Pierre Gasly delivered Alpine's best result of the year, finishing a strong P6. Despite difficult practice sessions, he secured a Q3 appearance and drove a formidable race, especially in the mixed conditions. His decision to stay on intermediate tires for the opening laps proved to be the right one, allowing him to run solidly in the top 10. He successfully battled with big names like Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen, ultimately passing Lance Stroll on the final lap to clinch sixth place. Gasly was understandably ecstatic after the race, proud to have seized the opportunity presented by the chaotic conditions. 7. Charles Leclerc | Ferrari Charles Leclerc took a big dive in our rankings this week, after enduring what he called a 'horror show' at the British Grand Prix, describing it as one of the most challenging races of his career. He finished a lowly 14th after struggling to keep his Ferrari on track from start to finish. His early gamble to pit for slick tires on the formation lap proved a mistake and he had multiple off-track excursions during the race. Leclerc also underachieved in qualifying and made contact with teammate Carlos Sainz, further compromising his race. His lack of race pace compared to Hamilton made it a weekend he'll want to forget. Advertisement 8. George Russell | Mercedes George Russell had a frustrating home race, going as far as to say that absolutely nothing went his way throughout the entire weekend. Starting fourth, he finished 10th, salvaging only a single point. His race was severely impacted by two ill-timed decisions to switch to slick tires: first on the formation lap, which was hampered by a Virtual Safety Car, and again later in the race when the track wasn't ready, leading to a spin into the gravel. Despite a strong pace in the race, his dual slick gambles backfired, preventing him from converting his potential into a stronger result. 9. Alex Albon | Williams alex albon williams f1 Alex Albon P8 in a nice drive after beginning from the 13th spot on the grid while recovering from a difficult Saturday. Albon expressed his disappointment about not qualifying for Q3, yet he demonstrated superior speed to his teammate Carlos Sainz. The Williams team made an excellent decision to switch Albon to slick tires during his final pit stop, maintaining his position inside the top 10. Albon finished his race by overtaking Fernando Alonso during the final lap to claim eighth place while showing strong speed and rhythm throughout the final part of the race. Advertisement 10. Lance Stroll | Aston Martin lance stroll aston martin f1 formula 1 Yes, Lance Stroll. Stroll made a strong recovery to finish P7 after starting 17th, securing Aston Martin's first double points haul of the year alongside Alonso. He showed a bold early gamble for slicks that worked out, allowing him to run as high as third briefly. However, his pace faded later in the race due to high tire degradation, causing him to drop positions, including being passed by Pierre Gasly on the final lap. While his race performance was better than his qualifying struggles, where he was eliminated in Q1 due to car nervousness, his inability to maintain pace ultimately limited his final position. Related Headlines
Libya Observer
08-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Shell and BP to resume operations in Libya by late 2025
Oil giants Shell and BP have announced plans to reopen their offices in Tripoli and resume operations in Libya by the fourth quarter of 2025. The move marks a return to the North African country after years of suspension. It was confirmed during the signing of two memoranda of understanding in London, attended by Masoud Suleiman, Chairman of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC), who welcomed the renewed engagement. Suleiman said he hoped the renewed partnerships would also contribute to training technical and leadership staff in Libya, describing the return as a key step toward revitalising the country's oil sector. Shell's agreement includes feasibility studies for the development of the Al-Atshan field and other NOC-owned assets. BP will focus on evaluating exploration and production potential in the Messla and Sarir fields and surrounding areas. Economy Tagged: british petroleum Shell
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Science
- Daily Mirror
Brits issued warning as UK beaches invaded by jellyfish with 'painful stings'
As the waters off England, Ireland, Wales and even as far north as Scotland get warmer, they become a more favourable environment for the reproduction and survival of jellyfish Jellyfish populations have 'exploded' off the UK coast, with a marine biologist warning that stingrays could be next. As the waters off England, Ireland, Wales and even as far north as Scotland get warmer, they become a more favourable environment for the reproduction and survival of jellyfish, leading to a booming population of them in British and Irish seas - and even rivers. In 2023, a report by the Marine Conservation Society revealed a 32% rise in jellyfish sightings in UK and Irish waters over 12 months, with 11% of those spotted coming in large blooms of over 100 individuals. That is an increase of 57% from the year before. While the blobby creatures are fascinating to look at and wobble with a spade when they get marooned on the sand, they can, in many cases, deliver a painful sting to bathers. Although in the UK none are known to be fatal, they can seriously ruin a day at the beach. Even more so if you fall for the old wives' remedy of urine, which not only doesn't get rid of the pain, it can make it worse. READ MORE: Woman sells everything she owns to move onto a cruise 'with no end' Genevieve Watson, biologist and water data consultant at KISTERS, explains why jellyfish are becoming a more common sight in the waters off Britain. 'Rising sea temperatures are having a direct impact on marine life in all kinds of ways. Warmer waters can expand the habitat of marine species such as stingrays and jellyfish, allowing them to thrive in our coastal regions - areas that would have previously been too cold for them," she said. "This is something that feels particularly noticeable as we are seeing these changes happening within our lifetimes. Few of us will look back to our childhood and remember ever seeing a stingray or jellyfish in the water at the seaside, but actually, for our children and grandchildren, this could be an increasingly common sight. "It's most noticeable with jellyfish, as they are able to thrive in conditions that other marine life may not, because of their higher resilience to warmer temperatures. We've seen increased reports over recent years of jellyfish blooms on the Welsh coast as their population has exploded due to increasingly warm waters, it's highly possible that stingrays could be next.' There are multiple jellyfish species currently living in UK waters. They are: Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita): This jellyfish has a translucent dome shaped bell with four distinct horseshoe-shaped purple rings (called gonads) visible through its bell. This jellyfish delivers a mild sting. The most commong jellyfish in british waters, hundreds of these have been spotted in the waters and washed up near Porthmadog this month. Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata): This jellyfish is usually a yellow, orange or brown colour and is famous for its long and trailing tentacles. It can deliver a painful sting if you encounter it while swimming. Barrel Jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo): This large mushroom shaped jellyfish can be white, baby pink or pale blue and is sometimes fringed with purple markings, it has a large, robust bell and is usually white or pale blue. Its sting is usually mild. Compass Jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella): This jellyfish has a clear or yellow-tinted bell and has distinctive brown markings that radiate from its centre like a compass. It can deliver a painful sting. These are fequently spotted on the waters around Anglesey. Mauve Stinger (Pelagia noctiluca): As its name would suggest, this jellyfish has a deep purple coloured bell with dark wart-like patterns. It has four frilled arms and eight long tentacles. Another jellyfish known for its painful sting. Portuguese Man o' War (Physalia physalis): Technically not a jellyfish; however, if its long, venomous tentacles deliver a serious sting, you're unlikely to be too worried about technicalities. Its trailing tentacles are attached to a distinctive blue, balloon-like float. Keep pets and children away from them if spotted.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Americans moan, groan about 'oppressive' heat wave on social media
Everyone's feeling the heat. A sweltering and record-setting heat wave, which extends from the Lower Mississippi Valley and Midwest to the East Coast, has made enjoying the summer, a time of leisure and fun, all but impossible. Heat warnings, most of which were issued over the weekend, remain in effect across much of the country. Relief for certain regions is imminent or has already occurred, but most people, particularly those who reside in the Mid-Atlantic and eastern Ohio Valley, will have to contend with "several consecutive days of oppressive heat," according to a June 23 forecast by the National Weather Service. While there's very little to do but watch and essentially wait for the heat to pass, some can't help but gripe about the unpleasant (and dangerous) weather. It's become, for lack of a better term, a talking point on social media in recent days as we all try to keep cool alone, but together. Here's how some Americans are feeling about the heat. When will the heat wave pass? It all depends on where you live. Some regions, including Iowa, Wisconsin, northern Michigan, the rest of the Great Lakes, northern New England and most of the Northeast, including Boston and New York City, will see relief in the coming days. The worst of the heat, though, is expected to last through either Wednesday, June 25 or Thursday, June 26 in the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian region. As for the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley, it will be both uncomfortably hot and muggy through the rest of the week. Internet reacts to US heat wave The heat is making (some) Americans go feral. Many have taken to social media to not only talk about the weather, but also to post weather-related content, specifically pictures or memes. Regular social media users, federal and state agencies and even politicians are all offering their "hot" takes in light of all the unpleasant weather. Here's what folks all over the country are saying about the heat. Change is in the air in NYC today…And also it's hot as hell out!#DontRankCuomo Hello, New York City stay inside. It is simply too hot and I'm worried about your health. Heatstroke is no joke. DC sunsets that almost make the heat wave worth it I don't know who needs to read this but it's perfectly acceptable to run through the neighbour's sprinkler at 8am to help cool off during this heatwave. Well, well, well. If it isn't our old nemesis deadly heatwave. Baby, I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's 94°F outside. Your heatwave sound like light jacket weather. 'How are you handling the heat wave?'Me: the idea that british heat waves are more special than the rest of the world is so deranged like a lot of places in the US also don't have central air conditioning in their homes ???? Even a Dairy Queen Blizzard doesn't stand a chance against a Virginia heat wave. me with this heat wave This heat wave is 𝗻𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗸𝗲.If you feel close to heat exhaustion, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 find the closest Mexican restaurant and order their largest 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮, STAT. its a severe heat wave in my state... wym it might hit 110 today...? it's gonna be HOT today Feelin' hot hot hot! No matter the time of year or activity, it's important to stay hydrated and drink before you feel thirsty. The amount of water you need may increase if you are doing a strenuous activity like hiking or doomscrolling. It's so hot out that people are swimming in the Charles River today. days like today confirm for me that it is much better for it to be very cold out than very hot out When it's 99 degrees outside so you go to hot yoga to cool off because it's only 95 degrees Contributing: Doyle Rice and Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Vanna Einerson enters Casa Amor: Love Island USA's golf influencer bombshell shocks viewers
The Casa Amor twist has officially begun on Love Island USA Season 7, and viewers are already reacting strongly to one bombshell in particular—21-year-old Vanna Einerson from Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on July 7, 2003, Vanna attended Bountiful High School, graduating in 2021. Since she grew up playing golf, she was winning regional golf tournaments as a freshman and sophomore. Known for her lip-syncing videos which she started posting in 2020, Vanna has become a prominent presence on TikTok with nearly 600k followers and 13.4 million likes, as well as around 200k on Instagram. A former regional golf champion in high school, Vanna blends sporty elegance with digital influencer appeal, often seen in pleated skirts and crop tops that highlight her fashion-forward sensibility. Now, her entry into Casa Amor as a bombshell has sparked intense commentary online particularly due to her age and appearance. Vanna only 21, girl put the filler down it's aging her bad I thought she was pushing 30… — Rhea (@unrh3al) June 24, 2025 vanna not being british is the biggest plot twist to me like her face is just so……. #loveislandusa — ★ ANG ★ (@scorpiozgroove) June 24, 2025 ace looked at vanna and said 'bring chelley back' lmfaoooo — ۶ৎ (@MERETM4NON) June 24, 2025 Coupled with Ace, Vanna's presence also stood out for disrupting the existing dynamics between Ace and Chelley in Casa Amor. With host Ariana Madix promising 'more twists and turns' than ever before, fans are anticipating emotional shake-ups in the days ahead. Love Island USA Season 7 airs six nights weekly (Thu–Tue) at 9 pm ET on Peacock, with Wednesdays off.
